Pultenaea subternata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Will.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, n.s., 37: 128 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188443
Common Names
- Pultenaea subternata
- Subterranean Bush Pea
- Subterranean Pultenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pultenaea subternata (also called Subterranean Bush-pea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New South Wales and Victoria. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pultenaea subternata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pultenaea subternata has yellow-green flowers with four petals and a central yellow tube. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pultenaea subternata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pultenaea subternata
Pultenaea subternata is found in Western Australia.
Pultenaea subternata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pultenaea subternata?
Pultenaea subternata
What is the common name of Pultenaea subternata?
Subterranean Bush-pea
What is the natural habitat of Pultenaea subternata?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Pultenaea genus
Pultenaea altissima, Pultenaea microphylla, Pultenaea daphnoides, Pultenaea stipularis, Pultenaea platyphylla, Pultenaea millari, Pultenaea ochreata, Pultenaea stricta, Pultenaea euchila, Pultenaea verruculosa, Pultenaea setulosa, Pultenaea maidenii, Pultenaea tenella, Pultenaea linophylla, Pultenaea petiolaris, Pultenaea pycnocephala, Pultenaea adunca, Pultenaea williamsoniana, Pultenaea patellifolia, Pultenaea graveolens, Pultenaea radiata, Pultenaea weindorferi, Pultenaea reticulata, Pultenaea gunnii, Pultenaea trifida, Pultenaea arida, Pultenaea rotundifolia, Pultenaea prolifera, Pultenaea elachista, Pultenaea canescens, Pultenaea paleacea, Pultenaea villosa, Pultenaea capitellata, Pultenaea luehmannii, Pultenaea procumbens, Pultenaea rosmarinifolia, Pultenaea villifera, Pultenaea strobilifera, Pultenaea retusa, Pultenaea spinosa, Pultenaea ericifolia, Pultenaea mollis, Pultenaea empetrifolia, Pultenaea humilis, Pultenaea echinula, Pultenaea acerosa, Pultenaea glabra, Pultenaea daltonii, Pultenaea campbellii, Pultenaea trinervis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Herbert Bennett Williamson (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Will.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Pultenaea subternata H.B.Will.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.